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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,764.14, 328,148.08 and 147,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,764.14, 328,148.08 and 147,149.30 is: 203,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,764.14 : 328,148.08 = 147,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,764.14/328,148.08 = 147,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,764.14x = 328,148.08 × 147,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,764.14x = 48,286,760,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,286,760,268.34/237,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,086.81

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